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Soulful SoundbitesSoulful Reflections with Erica - Season 2 HighlightsJoin Erica Smigielski in a heartwarming solo episode of Soulful Soundbites, where she delves into season two's most transformative moments. Discover enlightening stories of creativity, self-care, and personal growth from a variety of inspiring guests. This episode offers a mosaic of wisdom and actionable insights wrapped up in Erica's soulful narration. It's a celebration of learning, connection, and the journey ahead. Don't miss this nourishing blend of inspiration and reflection, perfect for any soul seeker!
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Janae MacMaster and the QBR Team (quickbusinessresolutions.com), thank you for providing endless support...2023-12-1326 minSoulful SoundbitesAwaken Awareness with Ash Marshall-O’Dell Pt. 2In this reunion with Ash Marshall-O’Dell, you’ll discover these insights as we continue to unpack Pranic Reiki.
Understand how Prana Reiki connects us deeply with Mother Earth and the Divine, fostering a harmonious balance between body, mind, and spirit.
Explore the multifaceted approach to healing beyond the physical level, encompassing ancestral ties, chakra alignment, and the integration of various wellness modalities for holistic well-being.
Learn the importance of tuning into your inner self and recognizing the power of self-awareness in healing, personal growth, and transformation.
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As...2023-11-2730 minSoulful SoundbitesRadiate Your Light with Ash Marshall-O'Dell Part I
In this illuminating episode, I welcome Ash Marshall-O’Dell, the creator of Pranic Reiki™, for a deep dive into this transformative healing modality. Here are three key takeaways from this discussion.
Pranic Reiki™ branches from traditional Reiki, offering profound physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual shifts. The energetic harmony between Pranic Reiki and the chakra system balances and clears energies to help you release density and facilitate personal transformation.
Find empowerment and resilience in your life’s journey as you listen to Ash's journey from trauma to healing. You’ll gain sage advice on self-worth...2023-11-1529 minSoulful SoundbitesDarkness to Light with Amanda KateIn this episode of "Soulful Soundbites," I delve deep with Amanda Kate, a self-mastery facilitator. Amanda bravely shares her journey from the throes of narcissist abuse to becoming a beacon of hope and resilience. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the power of intuition, the importance of confronting and healing personal traumas, and the subtle ways in which healing manifests. Our conversation is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the profound growth that can emerge from adversity. Dive in to discover how to harness your inner power and trust your own journey.2023-10-3133 minSoulful SoundbitesSound Healing with Ravi SappalIn this episode, I connect with Ravi Sappal and explore the profound impact of sound as a tool for healing and spiritual connection. Delving deep into shamanic drums, Tibetan bowls, and kirtans, we uncover the transformative vibrations influencing our well-being.
Key Takeaways:
Shamanic Drums & Healing: Experience the power of shamanic drums to dislodge stubborn energies and provide profound healing.
Emotional Release through Sound: Ravi's personal experiences reveal how specific sounds can evoke deep emotions and provide a cleansing release.
In-Person vs. Virtual Healing: Healing on the energy level can occur in-person...2023-10-1031 minSoulful SoundbitesHeights to Insights with JJ DiGernimoIn this episode of Soulful Soundbites, I talk with JJ DiGeronimo, an award-winning author and advocate for women. JJ shares her journey of self-discovery that led her from a high-flying corporate role to seeking deeper meaning. We discuss the importance of listening to internal nudges, practicing gratitude, and staying present. We highlight that life unfolds for us, urging us to trust the universe's guidance. It’s an uplifting conversation and serves as a ray of light for those on their personal paths of self-awareness.
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Join me in this illuminating episode of Soulful Soundbites as I...2023-09-2527 minSoulful SoundbitesPatterns with Purpose with Rachel O'ConnorJoin us for a profound exploration of self-awareness, life choices, and the power of positive self-talk with midlife and health coach Rachel O'Connor.
Main Takeaways:
The Power of Awareness. Understanding and redirecting our ingrained habits of negative self-talk can open doors to genuine transformation.
Rachel's Unique Formula. Learn about Rachel's insightful formula for meaningful change.
A Blueprint for Life Choices. Whether pondering a career change, nurturing a healthier lifestyle, or seeking profound personal contentment, Rachel's approach offers a compass.
Much gratitude to
Rachel O’Connor, I’m grate...2023-09-1128 minSoulful SoundbitesGrant Yourself Permission with Stephanie RoseIn a heartfelt episode with Stephanie Rose, we explore the concept of giving oneself permission to pursue deeper desires and the magic that ensues, much like the glow of a firefly. Stephanie shares her journey from achieving societal milestones to seeking a more profound connection with herself.
You will gain insights on
Embracing personal "permission slips" to explore deeper aspirations.
The power of journaling and list-making for self-awareness.
Harnessing the beauty of intuition to guide life decisions.
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Stephanie Rose, for vulnerably sharing her transformative j...2023-08-2931 minSoulful SoundbitesTaming the Inner Fires with Samaya HillIn this enlightening episode, guest Samaya Hill takes us through her transformative journey to understanding emotions and energy. Samaya's MS diagnosis prompted her to investigate the root cause of her illness, which she discovered was stress.
Her insightful conversation reveals how our emotions influence our physical bodies and by healing the mental, emotional, and energetic bodies - you can learn to manage symptoms and overcome physical ailments.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
Our emotions are deeply rooted in past experiences, and they can directly impact our...2023-08-1428 minSoulful SoundbitesIgniting Potential with Constantin MorunIn this insightful episode, life empowerment mentor, Constantin Morun, takes us on his journey from the corporate world to mentoring others in unlocking their potential. Drawing from his own experiences, he illuminates the path to self-discovery and fulfillment, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and genuine listening. Constantin shares his unique perspective on how being true to oneself enhances professional performance and personal growth and how empowering others often starts with challenging their thought processes and beliefs.
Main Takeaways:
Authenticity and vulnerability can greatly enhance personal and professional relationships.
Offering genuine listening, free...2023-08-0230 minSoulful SoundbitesNature’s Rx with Amy SteinAmy Stein is an expert in the realm of earth-based medicines, bringing together her extensive knowledge as an herbalist, energy medicine educator, and breathwork coach. As we delve into the depths of this episode, we explore the various techniques and insights that Amy gathered on her own healing journey. Her passion for empowering individuals who are struggling with health issues shines through as she provides valuable guidance on using earth-based medicines to support healing.
Here’s a preview of some energy medicine we cover in this conversation.
Access nature's healing wisdom by listening to your bo...2023-07-1728 minSoulful SoundbitesCosmos and Careers with Rhetta RowlandConversations with Rhetta Rowland are provoking and engaging. In this episode, Rhetta talks about how she brings the wisdom of the stars into her career coaching. She shares that when the cosmic mystery meets this earthly plane, it creates a syllabus for you. This outline or blueprint helps you follow the energy of your chart and make sense of the work you’re here to do, access guidance to maneuver crossroads, and learn how you show up in your career and life. You don’t want to miss this one!
2023-06-2826 minSoulful SoundbitesPlay By Your Rules with Gina VincentI have Gina Vincent with me in this episode as we look at ways to step out of roles and rules and play by your rules. Gina’s a transformation expert. Her life’s journey has skillfully equipped her to navigate change and shifts in life with grace, intention, adventure, and a bold splash of courage and intuition. In this adventuresome conversation, we talk about ways to write and play by your rules so you can find your path in life.
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Exquisitely AlignedHealing Imbalance With Erica SmigielskiIn this week’s episode, Healing Imbalance with Erica Smigielski, Erica shares with Gina how a work-related crisis brought her back into balance. Erica was well-respected at her workplace and in her field. Her superior saw her talent and wanted to support her in any way possible which included allowing her to work with a coach. […] The post Healing Imbalance With Erica Smigielski appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.2023-06-131h 04
Exquisitely AlignedHealing Imbalance With Erica Smigielski
In this week’s episode, Healing Imbalance with Erica Smigielski, Erica shares with Gina how a work-related crisis brought her back into balance.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS
Erica was well-respected at her workplace and in her field. Her superior saw her talent and wanted to support her in any way possible which included allowing her to work with a coach. This was the catalyst that Erica needed to help her collect the pieces of herself that she had given up or left behind.
She found herself asking, “Who is Eric...2023-06-131h 03Soulful SoundbitesSelf-Care When Dysregulated with Staci B
Today, I have staci b with me as we talk about self-care. And more specifically, how self-care looks when someone experiences trauma. Staci’s a writer and advocates for trauma-informed systems. She becomes a teacher when she talks about her experiences, learnings, and realizations. And like me, you may find yourself being a student at the school of Staci in this conversation. I invite you to join me!
2023-05-2224 minSoulful SoundbitesMothering the Elements with Heather Rarden
Today, I'm with Heather Rarden, and we're talking about mothering the elements - particularly the Earth element. As a Healing Arts Practitioner who works with multiple modalities, Heather brings breadth and depth into the conversation on ways for you to mother the Earth element so that you (and your family) experience more balance in life.
2023-05-1024 minSoulful SoundbitesWhat Are You Clutching?
Today I will be more vulnerable than I usually do. I intend to share this as I believe there's something meaningful here for you. I will share a fear I’m clutching that has resurfaced for me and a quite profound metaphor that I came across. Join me!
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Soulful SoundbitesExternal v. Internal Inputs
Today I'm talking about the difference between external and internal inputs and how they may influence your decision or direction. When you know and appreciate the difference between the two, it lets you discern which input you need and when. This is especially true when you're at a crossroads in life and need direction to move forward.
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Soulful SoundbitesWhy I Do This WorkIn this episode, I discuss who I am (an endless exercise for me) and why I do this work. I share a few pivotal points in my life, describing how I arrived here, why I feel so moved to do this work, and why I keep showing up for you. I hope there's something you can relate to, find inspiring, or view as an invitation to look inward for yourself.2023-03-1316 minSoulful SoundbitesSoulful Evolution with Karyn FlynnMeet Karyn Flynn! She founded Holos, a weekly newsletter for women adventuring and journeying through midlife. It covers health and wellness, longevity, and purposeful living, which relates to our topic today - soulful evolution.
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, from the intersection of success and living soulfully to the overlap of finding ourselves during adolescence and midlife to letting go of your calcified self to the freedom to be in flow. We laugh, we contemplate, and we laugh some more.
And if you enjoy this conversation as much as I did...2023-03-0131 minSoulful SoundbitesA Conscious Mind is a Creative MindI'm so excited to introduce you to Sabrina Moyle. I'm sharing in this episode a conversation that she and I had about having a conscious mind, allows you to have a creative mind. She’s everything I think of when I think of creativity. She's an author and a songwriter. She sings in a band. And she owns a business with her sister, where they create witty, brilliant children's books with beautiful messages. And she's a mom who makes incredible Halloween costumes for her kids. She was such a delight to talk with, and I'm so excited to share th...2023-02-1327 minSoulful SoundbitesWelcome to Season 2I am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner and the host of Soulful Soundbites. This podcast is for you if you’re curious to explore topics that serve as pathways for you to nourish your soul in practical and relatable ways.
In this episode, I welcome you back, after a short pause, to join me in celebrating my Soulful Soundbites podcast turning one year old! Hurrah! As I enter Season Two, I celebrate highlights and learnings from my first year, unearth the meaning behind the podcast and share what I’m excited about for Seas...2023-02-0215 minSoulful SoundbitesSeason 2 TrailerI am Erica Smigielski - a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner and the host of the Soulful Soundbites podcast.
I explore topics that serve as pathways for you to nourish your soul in practical and relatable ways. Because when you do, you reflect and reconnect with your essence - your divinity.
So whether you're listening to me or listening to conversations with my special guests - the discussions are soulful. They have depth and meaning.
You discover bite-size insights from esoteric and mystical topics. And it's these insights that inspire you to...2023-01-2601 min
11:11 CallingHelping women reclaim their divine feminine energy with Erica SmigielskiIn this episode Michelle and Erica discuss Erica's passion for holding Sacred Circles for women to re-remember their essence, as well as a deep dive into what "feminine energy rising" means at this point in time.
Erica Smigielski is the host of the Soulful Soundbites podcast and provides practical and relatable ways to nourish your soul. She holds Sacred Circles that bring women together to nurture themselves through a personal awakening. And as a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner, she guides individuals to access and heal imbalances within their psyche.
You can learn more abou...2022-12-2952 minSoulful SoundbitesTraveling Abroad with FamilyI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
As I wrap up my mini-series highlighting our summer travels, this episode is about traveling abroad with family. Of course, there are hundreds of heartfelt and inspirational quotes about family travels. But that's NOT what this episode is about. Instead, I'm sharing what can happen in the material and subtle worlds when you adventure past the comforts of your home and travel abroad with your...2022-11-2117 minSoulful SoundbitesStonehenge PortalI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
In the last two episodes, I focused on my summer pilgrimage to connect with the divine feminine. In this episode, I share my travels to Stonehenge, an energy portal that gave me an energetic experience like no other. Come join me on this adventure!
I invite you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcast. And remember to join...2022-11-0414 minSoulful SoundbitesMary MagdaleneI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
I continue to guide you along my summer pilgrimage to connect with the divine feminine. In last week's episode, we visited the Black Madonna Alter in Le Puy, France. Today we're visiting the Mary Magdalene grotto and chapel in Sainte Baume in Southern France.
These stories invite you to embark on your own pilgrimage to the sacred feminine so you can integrate with...2022-10-2516 minSoulful SoundbitesBlack MadonnaI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today I'm sharing an experience. This experience was when we visited the Black Madonna altar in Le Puy, France. This happened when I was on a pilgrimage to connect with the divine feminine over the summer.
I'm sharing this with the intention of inviting you to look inward and reflect on a situation in your life when you connected with the divine feminine...2022-10-1712 minSoulful SoundbitesEnergy to Serve OthersI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
At the risk of this episode feeling like a memoir, I'm sharing a personal story about being of service to help you determine how you are of service to others. There's an important differentiation here in knowing where your source of energy comes from when you serve others.
I invite you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcast...2022-10-1009 minSoulful SoundbitesParent/Teen RelationshipsI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Oh my! It's been a while. For the last 6 weeks, I've devoted nearly all my time to my Fall Sacred Circle. It's been incredible! Now I'm returning to my other love, this podcast.
If you’re tracking, this is part three of a mini 3-part series about connecting with your teen soulfully. Episode 27 talked about how to soulfully connect with teens as a pa...2022-10-0321 minSoulful SoundbitesSoulful Teen PracticesI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
After last week's episode on how to soulfully connect with teens, I realized there's so much more to say about this topic. And if you missed that episode, give it a listen. It's Episode #27, and you can find it on podcast.sparkpathhealing.com or wherever you listen to your podcast.
So today, I'll share some practices my teen daughters offered when I asked...2022-08-1016 minSoulful SoundbitesSoulfully Approaching TeensI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
This episode is inspired by a dear friend, confident, and trusted advisor - Clementine Moss. She asks about ways to connect with teenagers to have soulful conversations and introduce spiritual practices. Connecting with teens at a soulful level is essential. They're navigating the demands and slipperiness of school, peers, social media, hormones, adolescence, relationships, and everything in between! They need reliable resources.
Today...2022-08-0514 minSoulful SoundbitesPeaceful ConflictI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Have you noticed most conflict arises when you feel someone isn't listening to you and you're feeling heard? And have you noticed the path to the heart of the issue is the same path out of the issue? In other words, when you unwind what is wound up – you can resolve differences through peaceful and healthy conversation.
In this episode, I'll describe – through pers...2022-07-2815 minSoulful SoundbitesTrust in a Trusted CommunityI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Did you know that once you have an idea - that reflects 10% of the work towards your goal? And when your idea has a plan that brings you 50% closer to your goal? Did you know that telling somebody about your idea and sharing your plan brings you to 65% towards your goal? Perhaps you knew that. But did you know that once you have an accountability...2022-07-2113 minSoulful SoundbitesCompassion at WorkI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
I'm often asked about practical ways I bridge what I do in my client healing practice with my business consulting practice. In this episode, I'll talk about compassion at work and share pragmatic ways you can bring kindness into your work and your life. I'll do this through the lens of being awake and whole as a light being and how that looks in a...2022-07-1216 minSoulful SoundbitesStep Into the Cosmic RiverI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
I'm an Earth sign and a moon follower with an infinite admiration for Astrology. I follow over a dozen astrologers and weave their interpretations into my life. And while I'm 100% *not* an astrologer, this month is a big cosmic deal.
Today, I'm talking about the astrological events in July that influence us and set the direction for the next 15 years. I'll step you...2022-07-0615 min
Soulful SoundbitesMake Meaningful ConnectionsI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today, I'm talking about why it's essential to find connections within yourself and amongst each other.
Meaningful connections provide you with a sense of community. And when you make those connections from a place of awakening and alignment - you are energized and experience a visceral shift!
And the kicker is that these two conditions - living in alignment with your...2022-06-2713 minSoulful SoundbitesReflect in the Summer SolsticeI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
I am dropping today's episode one day early to celebrate the summer solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere.
The summer solstice is the day with the most hours of sunlight and the brightest day of the year. It's a time for you to be seen in your essence! In this episode, I lead you through a series of inquiries to celebrate your uniqueness...2022-06-2113 minSoulful SoundbitesNatural TendenciesI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Have you noticed your natural tendencies? You know, those knee-jerk reactions you have and do instantaneously without thought? Are those radiating tendencies or ones that you're embarrassed about?
In this episode, I'm sharing some fascinating results from recent polls reflecting your natural reaction or impulses. I found them incredibly surprising. Then I'll unearth what these tendencies may be symbolizing for you (and me!).2022-06-1418 minSoulful SoundbitesAwaken Your CreativityI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today, I'm talking about what happens when you put down these judgments and vulnerably meet your creative self. This journey to connect your outer world with their inner world may awaken and rediscover that creative part of you waiting to reunite.
I invite you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcast. And remember to join my Soulful Soundbites...2022-06-0615 minSoulful SoundbitesYour Healing Journey is a PuzzleI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today, I'm reflecting on how assembling a puzzle is like how you move through your healing journey. This metaphor is a practical way to look at how to bridge your outer world and your inner world. So let's dive in...
I invite you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcast. And remember to join my Soulful Soundbites community...2022-05-3009 minSoulful SoundbitesPower of Spirit AnimalsI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today, I'm following a listener's request to talk about spirit animals and how they help us bridge our inner world with our outer world. I'll approach this episode from a Shamanic perspective and share generalities about how a spirit animal helps you - since this source of help is unique to you. I'll also note that this information comes from my personal experiences and my...2022-05-2311 minSoulful SoundbitesWords Carry EnergyI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today, I'm talking about words. Yes, bringing words together is essential to deliver a message or experience. But I'm talking about how words carry energy. The words we speak carry incredible, unwavering power. Science tells us that every sound ever made exists forever. Its wave-form casts through the universe for eternity. Imagine that. Your words are the tips of an energetic pattern that lasts...indefinitely...2022-05-1611 minSoulful SoundbitesWhat's Your Birth Story?I am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
Do you know your birth story? You know, how you arrived in this world? Did you arrive early? Late? What do you know about your mother's delivery? Fast and furious? Slow and steady? Today I'm talking about how you arrived in this world serves as a blueprint of how you experience life.
I invite you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcast and encourage...2022-05-0908 minSoulful SoundbitesGift from the UPS Delivery GuyI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today I'm talking about the UPS delivery guy that covers our neighborhood. His high-spirited, animated presence serves as an incredibly relatable metaphor for you to bridge your outer world and your inner world.
And if you're feeling disconnected from your essence, you'll find my personalized guided meditation reconnects you with your brilliance. And if you're completely overwhelmed by life's demands or exhausted from...2022-05-0208 minSoulful SoundbitesTeachings from my Herb GardenI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today I'm talking about how you move through life. I recently posted a poll on my social platforms asking, "Do you adjust to circumstances without losing a sense of yourself?". 67% or two-thirds of you said, "Sometimes." And 33% or a 1/3 of you said, "Yes."
I found these results fascinating! And the more I thought about them, the more curious I became. So in this e...2022-04-2509 minSoulful SoundbitesMeditate on MeditationI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today I'm talking to those who are new to meditating. If you find meditations intimidating or cannot imagine slowing down your hyperactive mind, this episode is for you! There are other practical ways to go about beginning a meditative practice. And I'm excited to share them with you.
Also, don’t miss out! I'm offering guided meditations at a discounted rate through the mo...2022-04-1811 minSoulful SoundbitesGrounding Plant MedicineI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
We made it to the final episode of this 6-part series! We've been exploring Depth Hypnosis and Shamanic Counseling over the last 6 weeks. After today's episode, I'll return to a potpourri of topics, thoughts, and ideas to nurture your soul.
Today I'm talking about plant medicine ceremonies. I'll start by sharing a bit about what they are (for those new to this healing...2022-04-1116 min
Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker: Motherhood, Self-Connection, Joyful Living & Self-CareDecoding Our Dreams with Erica SmigielskiCould your dreams be trying to tell you something about your waking life? Civilizations have long contemplated the meaning of our nighttime dreams. Many ancient cultures viewed dreams as an intermediary between earthly and spiritual realms. In today’s conversation, I connect with Erica Smigielski, a depth hypnosis and applied shamanic healer, and host of the Soulful Soundbites podcast. Through the lens of her work, Erica shares her perspective on what happens when we dream. She invites us to explore the wisdom of dreams to bridge our inner and outer worlds and understand unseen parts of o...2022-04-0727 minSoulful SoundbitesIs This For You?I am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
We're on the final stretch of our journey to explore Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Counseling. Today I'm talking about ways to tell if this healing practice is for you.
This journey has been a series of bitesize insights. These insights build upon each other and are structured, so each episode stands on its own. So if you listen to episodes in random...2022-04-0412 minSoulful SoundbitesFun with FAQsI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
We're continuing our journey to explore Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Counseling. If you're just joining me on this trek, welcome! The journey started a few weeks ago but don't you worry! Each episode stands steady on its own while also building on each other. And for those of you returning, welcome back! We're more than halfway through this journey!
In this episode...2022-03-2814 minSoulful SoundbitesUnearth Shamanic CounselingI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
In this episode, I bridge into applied shamanic counseling and unearth what this is and how and when to incorporate it into your healing journey. Per a listener's suggestion, I've been taking you on a journey to explore Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Counseling. The journey started a couple of weeks ago and will go through March. The episodes build on each other and work where each episode stands steady on...2022-03-2115 minSoulful SoundbitesThe Depths of Depth HypnosisI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
In this episode, I dive deep into Depth Hypnosis for you to better understand how this counseling model is your antidote to suffering and has you at the helm to uncover, unwind, and heal your symptoms and challenges to neutralize past trauma. As a refresher, I'm taking you on a journey to explore Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Counseling through a series of episodes that build on each other and where...2022-03-1412 minSoulful SoundbitesDepth, what? Shamanic, huh?I am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
In this episode, I expanded upon Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Counseling with an overview of each. And to help further root this, I shared experiences from my client practice.
In the next several weeks, I'll follow up with a series of episodes to further unpack this healing modality with deeper dives, FAQs, and ways to tell if this healing is for you. The series builds upon each other...2022-03-0714 minSoulful SoundbitesBonus! Tammy Afriat Interviews Erica SmigielskiI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
In this special episode, we celebrate the one-month anniversary of launching the Soulful Soundbites podcast by having Tammy Afriat interview me! Tammy is a mom of three and the host of the Playground Talk podcast. I had so much fun chatting with her that I thought I’d take the highlights from our discussion and shrink them into a bite-size episode. Enjoy!
I inv...2022-03-0221 minSoulful SoundbitesDreaming of DreamsI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
This episode looked at dreams and how you may use content from your dreams to interpret your spiritual path. And interestingly enough, dreams are a beautiful example of how your inner world connects with your outer world. You don’t want to miss this one as I shared the best place to start when you want to bridge your dreams with your spiritual path.
Main takeaways from this episode:...2022-02-2117 minSoulful SoundbitesAre Irrational Fears Rational?I am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
Main takeaways from this episode:
Deeply rooted fear stems from an imbalance within you, where something is off-kilter. And this fear exists to serve a purpose - often times to protect you from harm.
The longer fear is not addressed, the more it becomes rooted the entangled into your psyche - to the point, it feels materialized and is projected forward.
When you move outside your mind and into your i...2022-02-1413 minSoulful SoundbitesUnwind Without WineI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
This episode looked at what led me to decide to break from drinking. I vulnerably shared what I unearthed by looking at my relationship with alcohol as well as what I hope to accomplish and experience through this exercise.
Main takeaways from this episode:
When I looked at what attracted me to drinking, I noticed how attached I was to think I couldn't relax without a drink.
This...2022-02-0812 minSoulful SoundbitesAllow Me To Introduce MyselfI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
In this first episode, I introduce myself and share my podcast journey and how I arrived here. I also cover ways you can engage with me.
Main takeaways from this episode:
Honor your deep-rooted questions by exploring them further and consider alternative healing modalities such as a guided meditation where you can dig deeper into your inquiries.
Sometimes it’s those mindful moments where an epiphany surfaces and sto...2022-02-0214 min
Soulful SoundbitesSoulful Soundbites TrailerAre you seeking ways to navigate a parenting struggle, manage a work challenge, address friction in relationships, deepen a yearning desire, or move past feeling stuck?
I am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways.
This podcast provides a safe place for tender views and an exploration with yours truly as well as occasional conversational interviews with special guests. I will answer your questions, contemplate ideas, and share experiences that bridge the physical world with the spiritual world.
The weekly episodes, mmmm, or...2022-01-1102 min